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Port Edward, South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa

Port Edward is a small city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa with a population of 6,872. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

6,872 Population 736/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Johannesburg Timezone

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About Port Edward

Port Edward

Port Edward is a small resort town situated on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and lies on the border between KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. It is situated on the R61 road between Port Shepstone and Lusikisiki.

People

Population6,872
Density736/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population6,872
Population Density736 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-31.0507°, 30.2280°
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Country🇿🇦 South Africa
State / ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,081 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Edward

Port Edward is a small city in South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) with a population of 6,872. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

Port Edward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above South Africa avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density736/sq mi
Coordinates-31.0507°N, 30.2280°W
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above South Africa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 27, 1994.

Jul 26, 1991 10 km NNW of Port Shepstone, South Africa M3.8 49 km
Jan 27, 1994 52 km WSW of Kokstad, South Africa M3.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
February 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in

Port Edward has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Port Edward

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Edward Primary School
Lingelethu Primary School
Bheki Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Port Edward

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Port Edward

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Edward Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Port Edward

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cash Crusaders

Hotels in Port Edward

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Splendid Inn Port Edward
The Estuary Hotel & Spa
Wild Coast Sun

Restaurants in Port Edward

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beaver Creek Coffee Estate
Bootleggerz Bar & Restaurant
Ramsey Gardens
Spuds Pub & Grill
The Fish Eagle Restaurant
Thyme & Wine

Cafes in Port Edward

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barn Owl Bistro
Clearwater

Dentists in Port Edward

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Alankar Ranjith

Gas Stations in Port Edward

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astron Energy
Astron Energy

Banks in Port Edward

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FNB

Golf Courses in Port Edward

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port Edward Country Club
Wild Coast Sun Country Club

Airports Near Port Edward

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Margate AirportMGHMedium Airport
Port St Johns AirportJOHMedium Airport
Bizana AirportSmall Airport
Delta Golf AirstripSmall Airport
H M S Bastard Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Harding AirportSmall Airport
Hibberdene AirportSmall Airport
Magwa AirportSmall Airport
Mkambati AirportMBMSmall Airport
Scottburgh AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port Edward

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Edward Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Edward

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mbusweni Temple (Nazareth Babtist Church)
Methodist Church
Port Edward Baptist Church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Area
24.2 km² (9.3 mi²)
Postal Code
4295

🇿🇦 About South Africa

Capital Pretoria
Population 57,779,622
Area 1,219,912 km²
GDP (USD) $381,440,724,491
GDP per capita $6,034
HDI 0.717
Life expectancy 66.1 years
Internet users 75.7%
Urban population 63.6%
Currency ZAR (Rand)
Languages Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Vend...
Calling code +27
TLD .za
Driving side left

Public Holidays in South Africa

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Mar 21 Human Rights Day Human Rights Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Family Day Family Day
Apr 27 Freedom Day Freedom Day
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
Jun 16 Youth Day Youth Day
Aug 10 National Women's Day National Women's Day
Sep 24 Heritage Day Heritage Day
Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation Day of Reconciliation
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Day of Goodwill St. Stephen's Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Edward

What is the population of Port Edward?

Port Edward has a population of 6,872 residents and is located in South Africa. The population density is 736 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Edward?

Port Edward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.

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